Eugene Murphy
Ceist:153. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27576/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2016
153. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will expedite a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27576/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 29 June 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 15 September 2016 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.